Vasu Pradeep Tadepalli

Expanded team size from 4 to 8.

Pinpointed opportunities for growth and devised tailored development strategies for resources.

Spearheaded team expansion project with Mooresville leadership to facilitate smooth transition of operational tasks from SSC-M to SSC-B.

Implemented solutions for increased team output.

Executed strategic initiatives focused on optimizing container and trailer usage to reduce costs. Realized significant cost avoidance, approaching $1M.

• Oversaw the work of six-member team.
• Enhanced interaction and collaboration with Canada Leadership group.
• Enhanced processes to streamline requirement gathering, ensuring timely dashboard launches.
• Partnered with Supply Chain leadership for optimal resource re-allocation across teams during the Canadian closure.

• Implemented systems automation, resulting in improved accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Acquired specifications, designed and implemented two dashboards.
• Facilitated creation of monthly and quarterly business reviews.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes without holding authority.

• Produced frequent KPI metrics tailored to diverse market teams.
• Engaged with market teams to pinpoint issues and devise strategies for KPIs enhancement.
• Oversaw KPI management for US Beer Market and UK Spirits Market.

• Devised a "Forecast Validation" procedure in collaboration with IM India and Minneapolis teams to guarantee appropriate inventory at leading stores during Q4 holidays.
• Developed "Inventory Allocation Model" incorporating inputs from multiple teams including Merchandising, Supply Chain, Network Optimization, Operations and Distribution.
• Divided US into 32 climatic zones to use average weekly temperatures for accurate sales peak predictions for climate-sensitive items.

• Recognized with Q3 Award in 2017 for outstanding work in RDC Outbound & Import Inbound Forecasting.
• Spearheaded implementation of Route Optimization workspace aimed at cutting annual transportation costs by $11.5M through Backhaul.
• Successfully collaborated with international teams to enhance forecast model accuracy during critical Q4 timeframe.
• Collaborated with Minneapolis IM, India IM, and India BI teams for a successful PO visibility and Margin Impact project rollout.

• Monitored data across various systems to maintain proper item flow.
• Acquired various functional and technical skills to enhance process optimization.
• Gained comprehensive knowledge of systems and information flow by leading various process captainships.
• Recognized with Annual Award in 2016 for contributions to the brand launch of 'Cat & Jack'.
• Achieved Senior Director’s Award for significantly reducing Out-of-Stocks.